BoilerFaultCodesYour boiler is currently running at its maximum power to heat your radiators and it is not a fault, but an indication of high demand.
This is a minor fault. Keep an eye on it and mention it at your next annual boiler service. Reset the boiler and see if it clears.
Technical description: Burner on with maximum CH power setting
What causes this fault?
This status appears when you first turn your heating on or if there has been a significant drop in temperature in your home. It occurs because the boiler has been instructed to run at its highest possible power output to reach your desired thermostat setting as quickly as possible. Once the rooms begin to warm up, the boiler will naturally reduce its power and the code will disappear.
This code is most frequently seen during the first cold snaps of autumn and winter when the heating system is working hardest to warm up a cold building.
DIY fix possible
Check if your room thermostat or TRVs are set to a very high temperatureWait for the house to warm up to see if the status code changes once your home reaches the target temperatureMonitor the boiler to ensure it eventually settles into a lower power state (indicated by a different number)
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